SWIFT/BIC code HYVEDEMM479

HYVEDEMM479 belongs to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Heidelberg, Germany.

HYVEDEMM479

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHYVEDEMM479
8-character codeHYVEDEMM
Branch code479
BankUnicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank)
Branch—
CityHeidelberg
CountryGermany

How the Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HYVE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
MM Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
479 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank uses BIC HYVEDEMM479?

HYVEDEMM479 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), a unit of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Heidelberg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HYVEDEMM instead of HYVEDEMM479?

HYVEDEMM points to the main office of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), while HYVEDEMM479 is Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HYVEDEMM479.

What do the letters in HYVEDEMM479 stand for?

HYVE is the institution code of Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank), DE is the ISO code of Germany, MM is the code for the city or region and 479 identifies the branch Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank).

What happens if I use HYVEDEMM479 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HYVEDEMM479 with the recipient before you confirm.

Does Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 553 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to Unicredit Bank AG (Hypovereinsbank) in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.